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We remember William Eli Burchell
We remember William Eli Burchell
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1891
location
Hunt Mill,Vastern,Lyneham,Wilts.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8489807
1891
1901
location
Hunt Mill Road,Wootton Bassett,Wilts.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8489805
1901
1911
location
48 Havelock Street,Swindon Wilts.
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8489802
1911
employment
Labourer, Locomotive Works
Great Western Railway
Swindon
United Kingdom
Source:8489809
service
British Army
Private
10835
Wiltshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8489806
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7365950
Source:8489806
15th June 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7365950
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Eli |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Burchell |
| Source | 7365950 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Havelock Street,Swindon Wilts. | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 1911 | |
| Hunt Mill Road,Wootton Bassett,Wilts. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 | |
| Hunt Mill,Vastern,Lyneham,Wilts. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10835 | Wiltshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Burchell | mother | ||
| William Burchell | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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All Brave young (Lions) from Wiltshire,some ex pupils of North Wilts Tech. Col.More about All Brave young (Lions) from Wiltshire,some ex pupils of North Wilts Tech. Col.
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Great Western Railway employeesMore about Great Western Railway employees
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Wootton Bassett in the Great War - CasualtiesMore about Wootton Bassett in the Great War - Casualties
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Great War Book held at STEAM Museum Swindon | Bryan5462 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire Regt. Badge | Bryan5462 |
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